My child gets sick a lot, should they see an immunologist?
Read the full articleWhen to really consider an immune evaluation, seeing an immunologist, would be for severe infections, especially recurrent severe infections.… Allergist Melissa Rathkopf, MD: It's a really good question and one we're getting a lot from parents lately, especially post COVID pandemic, is we're seeing…
Pet Allergies
Read the full articleIf your nose runs, your eyes water or you start sneezing and wheezing after petting or playing with a dog… OverviewA pet allergy can contribute to constant allergy symptoms, as exposure can occur at work, school, day care or in other indoor environments, even if…
Nothing to Sneeze at: Expert Tips on Coping with Spring Allergies
Read the full articleIf your first signs of spring are itchy eyes, wheezing, sneezing and/or congestion, learn more about how to handle seasonal… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 18, 2025) - Spring is just around the corner — and so are those annoying spring allergy symptoms. If your first…
Adiós a los estornudos. Consejos para enfrentar las alergias primaverales
Read the full articleSi conoce los alérgenos que desencadenan sus síntomas, querrá comenzar a limitar el contacto con tiempo suficiente.… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (18 de febrero de 2025) – LLa primavera está a la vuelta de la esquina, como también lo están los molestos síntomas de la alergia…
What are the most common allergy triggers and how do I avoid them?
Read the full articleWhen we talk about common allergy triggers, there's two ways to think about it: inside allergens and outside allergens.… Allergist Pooja Patel, MD: So when we talk about common allergy triggers, there's two ways to think about it - inside allergens and outside allergens.…
Cuál es la diferencia entre intolerancia y alergia a las comidas?
Read the full articleNow, intolerance are symptoms that generally come and are more directly proportional to the amount ingested, that is, we eat… Espanol El alergólogo Juan Carlos Murillo: Ese es el motivo consulta más frecuente que vemos. la alergia a la comida y me refiero a…
Romantic Gestures for Your Valentine with Allergies or Asthma
Read the full articleA few simple guidelines can keep your allergy- or asthma-prone valentine free from wheezing and sneezing, and make you a… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (January 29, 2025) – Feeling stressed because Valentine’s Day is approaching, and you haven’t figured out what to get your “special someone?” Fear…
Is it true children younger than 3 shouldn't be tested for food allergies?
Read the full articleThe only reason you would test an infant is they've had a possible reaction to a food, and to confirm… Allergist Jay Lieberman, MD: You can test a child literally at any age for allergies. So for food allergies, what we do not recommend…
New JAMA Study Highlights Asthma Data Presented at ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting
Read the full articleBOSTON (Oct. 28, 2024) – A study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports on… BOSTON (Oct. 28, 2024) – A study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reports on data showing that Combination ICS-SABA…
Experts Urge Those with Asthma to Take Extra Care from Wildfire Risks to Lungs
Read the full articleWhen wildfire smoke spreads, those with respiratory illnesses such as asthma need to be alert to the effects of smoke… Wildfires are an annual risk to people in many different parts of the United States. When smoke spreads across large portions of the country,…
New Year's Resolutions? No Thanks! Tips on Controlling Allergies and Asthma? Yes, Please
Read the full articleThe new year is the perfect time to assess where you are with your symptoms and where you need to… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Dec. 12, 2024) – Feeling like there are too many things on your checklist for the new year? If you have allergies…
What is exercise-induced asthma? How does it appear?
Read the full articleSymptoms of coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or chest pain can present during or shortly after completing… Allergist Sakina Bajowala, MD: Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, or EIB, used to be termed exercise-induced asthma, but what's important to know is that you can experience EIB…
El tratamiento de la anafilaxia sigue siendo confuso para los pacientes, los cuidadores y el personal de emergencias
Read the full articleLa anafilaxia puede aparecer de repente y sin previo aviso, y debido a que sus síntomas pueden ser fatales, resulta… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – La anafilaxia puede aparecer de repente y sin previo aviso, y debido a que sus síntomas pueden ser…
Quemar incienso puede suponer riesgos para la salud de las personas con alergias y asma
Read the full articlePara las personas con alergias y asma, los problemas de salud derivados de la quema de incienso pueden suponer un… BOSTON (24 de octubre de 2024) – En muchas culturas, es común quemar incienso para prácticas religiosas y culturales, incluidas meditaciones, celebraciones y cultos espirituales…
Burning Incense Can Pose Health Risks for Those with Allergies and Asthma
Read the full articleHealth problems from burning incense can be a significant risk to adults and children with allergies and asthma.… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – In many cultures, it is common to burn incense for religious and cultural practices, including meditations, celebrations and spiritual and ancestral worship.…
Anaphylaxis Treatment Remains Confusing for Patients, Caregivers and Emergency Personnel
Read the full articleAnaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those… BOSTON (Oct. 24, 2024) – Anaphylaxis can come on suddenly and without warning, and because its symptoms can be fatal, it is scary for those…
Why should I always carry my epinephrine auto injector?
Read the full articleA lot of people don't want to carry their auto injectors for various reasons. Find out why it's important that… Allergist Nancy Joseph, DO: When you have a food allergy, likely your doctor has probably recommended you carry an epinephrine auto injector and then…
Holiday Humbug Because of Allergies?
Read the full articleHere are some tips from ACAAI on how you can enjoy winter weather and the holidays with allergies and… ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (November 13, 2024) (BPT) - The magic of a snowy winter's day and the joy of savoring holiday meals with friends and family…
The College can help guide your career path
Read the full articleWe have resources and partnerships that can help guide you to a new position or help you to negotiate more… If you’re thinking about your career options, consider your College membership benefits! We have resources and partnerships that can help guide you to a…
College Advantage: Spring 2026 Flipbook
Read the full articleView the issue as a flipbook.… View the issue as a flipbook.…
Clinical Trial Resources
Read the full articleWelcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resource page which connects physicians to existing clinical trials in allergy, asthma and immunology… Welcome to the ACAAI Clinical Trial Resource page which connects physicians to existing clinical trials in allergy, asthma and immunology led by our pharmaceutical partners.…
College Advantage: Spring 2026
Read the full article1-2-3 Breathe - Allergists often need relief too! Your College membership delivers the tools to address your professional and patient… 1-2-3 Breathe - Allergists often need relief too! Your College membership delivers the tools to address your professional and patient care pain points. …
House committee holds hearing on MACRA and Physician Fee Schedule
Read the full articleAs the leader in advocacy, the College’s Advocacy Council will continue working to ensure that the voice of allergists is… Most allergists have experienced rising practice costs, staffing expenses, and regulatory requirements. Medicare physician reimbursement has failed to keep pace with these rising costs.…
Save the date for the ACAAI 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting
Read the full articleAs the leader in education for practicing allergists/immunologists, the meeting will have something for everyone.… Planning is well underway for an exciting ACAAI 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting, Nov. 12-16 in Phoenix, Arizona! As the leader in education for practicing allergists/immunologists, the meeting will have…
College Advantage: Fall 2025
Read the full articleInspiring Vision: Shaping the future at the 2025 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting. Allergists/immunologists from around the world will gather in… Inspiring Vision: Shaping the future at the 2025 ACAAI Annual Scientific Meeting. Allergists/immunologists from around the world will gather in Orlando for the ACAAI Annual…
Latest issue of AllergyWatch focuses on asthma, IEI, and food allergy
Read the full articleRead the latest issue of AllergyWatch which focuses this month on asthma, inborn errors of immunity, and food allergy.… Read the latest issue of AllergyWatch to get the answers to clinical questions based on the latest research, with a focus this month on asthma, IEI,…
Healthcare industry stacks the deck against working families
Read the full articleThe Allergy and Asthma Patient Protection Act is intended to address commercial payer issues specific to the allergy specialty.… Recently, the U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce, which has jurisdiction over employer-sponsored (ERISA) health plans, published a report titled Denied: How the Health…
Subscribe to UpToDate
Read the full articleElevate Your Practice: Special Member Savings on UpToDate® with ACAAI The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), through… Elevate Your Practice: Special Member Savings on UpToDate® with ACAAI The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), through its collaboration with Wolters Kluwer,…
American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Open Access support program
Read the full articleAs of July 2025, National Institutes of Health (NIH) has required publications from NIH funded research to be made publicly available at the time of publication. For many journals this requires payment of an open access fee, which can be quite significant (currently $3400…
Patient Education Brochures
Read the full articleThe brochures in this section are for College members to use with patients to explain allergic conditions.… The brochures in this section are for College members to use with patients to explain allergic conditions. These brochures can be printed in your office, uploaded to…
AllergyWatch Archives
Read the full articleSupported by: 2026 Access AllergyWatch archives for Volume 28. Each issue is available to download as a pdf. Links will… Supported by: 2026Access AllergyWatch archives for Volume 28. Each issue is available to download as a pdf. Links will be added as issues become available.Volume…
ACAAI Strike Force members share why they traveled to Washington, DC
Read the full articleCollege and Advocacy Council leaders descended on Washington this month to advocate for pressing issues facing the allergy specialty.… …
ACAAI Strike Force members share why they traveled to Washington DC
Read the full articleYour College delegation focused on legislation soon to be introduced – The Allergy & Asthma Patient Protection Act.… As the leading voice for practicing allergists, College and Advocacy Council leaders descended on Washington earlier this month to advocate for the most pressing issues facing…
AI skills in five minutes
Read the full articleIf you’re curious about augmented/artificial intelligence but don’t know where to start, try the College’s AI Insights page.… If you’re curious about augmented/artificial intelligence but don’t know where to start, try the College’s AI Insights page. The short, engaging videos created by the ACAAI…
We can help unravel the complexities of eosinophilic conditions
Read the full articleYour College membership provides access to resources concerning Type 2 inflammation, the atopic march and EoE.… May 22 is World EoE Day, part of National Eosinophil Awareness Week (May 17-23). The role of type 2 inflammation and its effect on allergic conditions is gaining recognition.…
Standing orders for medications: a practical guide for allergy practices
Read the full articleAre you looking for a way to improve practice efficiency, provide consistent care to patients and empower your staff?… Are you looking for a way to improve practice efficiency, provide consistent care to patients and empower your staff? If so, standing orders may be…
Board of Regents
Read the full articleThe Board of Regents oversees all councils and advisory groups and makes important decisions on behalf of the College. *… The Board of Regents oversees all councils and advisory groups and makes important decisions on behalf of the College. * denotes Executive Committee member Cherie…
2026 Advocacy Strike Force promotes collaboration with Congressman Onder
Read the full articleThe College Strike Force once again demonstrated in Washington why ACAAI remains the leading advocate for practicing allergists.… Last week, ACAAI and Advocacy Council leaders held another successful Advocacy Strike Force on Capitol Hill. As the leading voice for practicing allergists in Washington, the…
